Bathroom Butler Natural Collection Heated Towel Rails
A heated rail range, not an accessory range
The Natural Collection is Bathroom Butler's round bar heated towel rail range, and all 23 products here are heated rails: no hooks, rings or paper holders. Rails run from 4 bars to 15, in widths of 430mm, 500mm, 650mm, 800mm and 1100mm, straight or curved, all in Grade 304 stainless steel.
Bar count matters more than width. Bars are the horizontal rungs, so more bars means more hanging capacity in the same wall width. A 5 bar suits a small or guest bathroom, a 7 bar a wider wall, and the 15 bar holds the most towels in a narrow, tall footprint, the gap beside a shower where nothing else fits.
PTSelect and TDC, and which to buy
Every rail has one of two built in controllers, and the title tells you which. PTSelect is Personal Temperature Selection, a rotary switch that turns the rail on and off and adjusts its running temperature, so you can drop it in summer and lift it in winter. TDC is Total Digital Control, a programmable timer that does all of that and adds scheduling, in one of four modes across 24 hours.
PTSelect if you will switch it yourself, TDC if you would rather it came on before you wake and off after the last shower. Bathroom Butler puts the average rail at 60W to 100W, so running cost is modest either way, but a timer stops it running unattended. These rails are rated IPX5 for bathroom zones 1, 2 and 3, and South African regulations require a registered electrical wireman to connect one to the mains.
Finishes and matching the bathroom
Bella stocks it in polished stainless steel, matt black and champagne gold. A heated rail is usually the largest piece of metal in a bathroom, so it sets the finish everything else answers to, and is worth choosing before the accessories. Matt black runs through the Felicity, Integrity and Unity ranges, so a matt black rail matches piece for piece. Champagne gold has no matching accessory range here, so treat it as a feature. Compare the other heated towel rails or the square barred Cubic Collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between PTSelect and TDC on a Bathroom Butler heated towel rail?
PTSelect stands for Personal Temperature Selection. It is a rotary switch built into the rail that turns it on and off and lets you set the running temperature to suit the season. TDC stands for Total Digital Control, a built in programmable timer that does everything the PTSelect does and adds automatic scheduling, running the rail in one of four modes across a 24 hour period. Choose PTSelect for manual control and TDC if you want it running to a schedule.
How many bars do I need on a heated towel rail?
Bars are the horizontal rungs, so the count sets how many towels the rail holds rather than how wide it is. In the Natural Collection a 5 bar is the usual choice for a small or guest bathroom, a 7 bar suits a wider wall, and the 15 bar holds the most while taking up a narrow footprint, which makes it the answer for a tall, tight gap beside a shower or vanity.
How much power does a Bathroom Butler heated towel rail use?
Bathroom Butler puts the average heated towel rail at between 60W and 100W, which is roughly the draw of one or two incandescent light bulbs. That makes the running cost modest, but it is still a continuous load if the rail is left on. A TDC timer model is the practical way to cut that, since it will only run during the hours you actually want warm towels.
Can I install a heated towel rail myself?
No. South African regulations require a registered electrical wireman to connect a heated towel rail to the electrical mains. Bathroom Butler rates these rails IPX5, which certifies them for installation in bathroom zones 1, 2 and 3, but the certification applies to a correctly wired installation. Plan the electrical point before tiling, because moving it afterwards means opening the wall again.
Should I choose a straight or a curved Natural rail?
Both are in the range and the difference is how far the rail stands off the wall. The curved 4 bar is listed at 132mm deep against 109mm for the straight version, so a curved rail projects further into the room. A straight rail is the safer choice in a narrow bathroom or next to a door swing. A curved one leaves a little more air around a hanging towel.
